Romania and its NATO allies have reacted angrily after a Russian drone crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania, injuring two people.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bucharest on Friday labelled the crash of the drone, part of an overnight attack aimed at Ukraine, a serious violation of international law. The incident is just the latest incursion along the alliance’s eastern flank, raising concern that the risk of an open confrontation between Russia and NATO states is rising.Romania said the overnight drone was tracked by radar in its airspace before crashing onto the roof of a residential building in the city of Galati.Two F-16 fighter jets and a helicopter were scrambled, as authorities issued emergency alerts to residents. Two people suffered minor injuries, and several residents were evacuated after a fire was triggered by the crash.‘Consequences’The incident is just the latest of several, as the war in Ukraine has spilled over into neighbouring NATO countries, raising fears of potential escalation.Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia, as well as Finland, have reported repeated incursions into their airspace in recent months. Drone incursions led to a government collapse in Latvia earlier this month.Shortly after the crash, Bucharest called for NATO to speed up the transfer of anti-drone capabilities. Outgoing Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan also said Romania would, within hours, sign a contract which will give it anti-drone defences under the European Union’s SAFE programme. Advertisement On Friday morning, Romania summoned the Russian ambassador.“We will officially communicate the conse …
